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[Rick and Max have just escaped the overloaded barrier field]
Lisa, tell Captain Gloval we lost Ben Dixon back there.
Rick, I'm so sorry... The people of this ship are grateful; but they'll never truly comprehend all that you've gone through for them.
[Captain Gloval announces the news of the SDF-1's forced departure from Earth]
This is Captain Gloval speaking with a very important announcement to all of you on board the SDF-1. As many of you may already know, ever since we returned to Earth, I have appealed many times to the government and the Defense Force for permission to allow you to leave this ship and resettle wherever you may choose. Time and again, those appeals were turned down and I wish I could explain it to you at this time. However, I always felt that progress was being made on those requests. That is, until the events of the last few weeks. My friends, I'm afraid I have some very bad news to tell you. I've received word just a while ago that this ship and all of its passengers have been ordered to leave the Earth immediately. Furthermore, if we do not evacuate this planet, we were warned that we might be attacked by elements of our own Defense Forces. This is an unthinkable possibility. We have therefore taken on supplies and are prepared to leave the surface of the planet. I desperately need all of your cooperation in this moment of terrible responsibility. We must all work for the day that the Earth will take us back and until then, we will survive as best we can. I give you my most humble apology. [slightly bows in shame]
[goes to his side] Oh... Listen everyone, the Captain needs our support more than ever right now! Look, I don't understand anything that has to do with politics, but I do know the only way we'll survive this is to pull together. We've been together in this ship for a long time now, and I don't know about you, but I think of the SDF-1 as my home now. Don't forget, this ship has almost everything we have back on Earth, our own town and all the things that go along with it. We've all been through quite a bit, but look at how strong we've become because of it. I have more friends here than I ever did on Earth. You've been like a big family to me. Someday we'll come back to Earth - we'll never give up hope. But for now, I'm proud to be a citizen of Macross City and this ship.
[While trapped during a temporary SDF-1 transformation]
You know, I feel as helpless as a caged animal.
Yeah, Mr. and Mrs. Monkey, watching people go by.
I'm glad I'm here with you.
You're not so bad yourself.
[surprised] Really?
Yeah. After today, I have a feeling I can get to like you.
That's funny, because I was thinking exactly the same thing.
[After arriving outside Lisa's quarters]
We're almost there.
Yes, I guess I should be going. I'd better get back to the barracks before they think I've gone and jumped ship. [tries to walk away, but Lisa couldn't let go of his hand]
Rick, do you have to run off so soon? I'm sure they wouldn't mind if you were with another officer. [saunters up to Rick] Anyway, I'd like for you to stay.
Well...I really like that.
And so a new romance blossoms aboard the ship. Two people reaching out for love in different directions only to find that what they wanted was as close as the touch of their fingertips. However, it's a hard life in the military, especially at wartime and whether or not Rick and Lisa could make their relationship work remains to be seen.
[Max Sterling sets up a date with Zentraedi ace Miriya Parina at the Macross City Park after defeating her at an arcade game in the previous episode.]
Geez, it's getting late. I hope she's all right. I can't believe I asked her to meet me here, in the park. A girl, at night - she could get mugged or something...
[appears from the bushes] Maximilian, prepare for your doom!
Miriya, there you are. It's nice to see you could make it. Huh? [Miriya throws the knife and Max screams] Hey, are you crazy?
I am Quadrano Leader Miriya Parina, Zentraedi Air Force.
There goes our first date.
You're such a fool! Fight for your life!
My life!? But why attack me?
I will have my revenge!
I'm afraid I don't know what this is all about. What do you mean revenge? If you're a Zentraedi, I understand why you must fight - but why do you want revenge?
I have reasons!!! [charges]
[avoids new attack] What have I done?
Time and again, you've made me like a fool. I am the Zentraedi's greatest pilot and will not be humiliated by a Micronian. The first time you were lucky; the second was your final victory. Nothing can save you now - I will defeat you!
[Max tries to escape but trips. Miriya leaps in the air, trying to kill him but Max blocks her attack]
Gotta get that knife.
It's no use. You're no match for me. You may be a great man, but what is man compared to a Zentraedi?
[picks up own knife and readies for duel] And now we shall see! [takes on Miriya in a knife fight that results in Max disarming Miriya by knocking her knife away, and holds her at bay at knifepoint, the blade extended within an inch of her face] I guess I win again.
I lost to you again! This is a shame I cannot endure. [Closes eyes, sinks to her knees on the ground. She bows her head and a tear courses down her cheek] End my life...please.
Huh?
Please do it now. [sheds tear]
But I...but I couldn't. You're so...so beautiful. [touches chin with fingers so Miriya can look up to him. They float around before embracing] This is gonna sound crazy but...will you marry me?
"Marry"? What's "marry"?
It's something that no words can describe. Miriya, it's love, and that's the most beautiful thing there is.
[Breetai and Exedore watch footage of Max and Miriya's wedding]
This is a strange Micronian custom, Exedore. May I ask what Miriya Parina is doing?
Your Excellency, if I'm not mistaken, Miriya is getting married.
Married? What do you mean by "getting married," Exedore?
According to my research, it is condition in which male and female live together.
Live together? Miriya Parina will live together with this, Micronian male?
Correct, my lord.
[sits down] It seems shes's taken her job very seriously, perhaps more seriously than she should. Unless my senses deceive me, she's enjoying herself in the most peculiar way. I wonder, Exedore, could it be that she has found the Micronian way of life too enjoyable to resist?
It would appear, sir, that she can't resist the charm of the Micronian ace pilot. The danger of combat with the Micronians has did it. Our soldiers may be in more gravity than we believed.
It's appears that this "love" business is a very powerful thing.
I'm afraid I agree with you, sir, it does have its attraction, an emotional factor that we Zentradi have no defense. This "love" could be used as a powerful weapon against us.
Weapon, eh.
We must be aware.
[As the motorcade carrying Exedore Formo passes Macross City's commercial district]
This is our shopping district.
Ah yes, this is where I believe you use something called "money" to require goods.
Yes, that's correct.
[The group passes a large lingerie ad. Exedore cringes at the sight]
Grr!!! The picture in that building over there. Would you mind explaining it to me?
[After Exedore tells the humans that the main Zentraedi fleet is on its way to the solar system]
All right, it seems we have such an important decision to make. Whether or not Earth can survive the attack, only time will tell.
We'll give it our best shot.
You're crazy. A FLEET OF ALMOST FIVE MILLION!?!? There's no way we can fight them off. We're finished... [sulks with Minmei comforting him]
[Minmei and Rick turn around to see Earth on fire after the Zentraedi unleash a plasma barrage]
The whole planet!
Are they all destroyed?
Probably.
Oh no! Mother. Father.
Lisa.
So this is how we end. First, the Earth then the rest of us.
No, Minmei, this is not the end. We still have our lives. It's not over yet. Listen, Minmei I want you to do something for me. I want you to go now & sing for everyone.
To sing?
Yes. I think I got an idea.
[Rick rescues Lisa from the ruins of Alaska Base.]
Thank you, Rick.
Sure. Well I guess I sort of disobeyed your orders again, didn't I?
Yeah, That's alright. I was just thinking about how fortunate I am that you came back just when you did & about how much I admire you.
Of course.
It looks like the fighting stopped.
Yeah.
I wonder if there's anyone else around.
What do you mean?
Well we might be the only survivors. It'll be sad to think that we're the only ones left.
That wouldn't be too bad, would it?
What?
At least you'll never be alone.
Oh, Rick.
Do you hear what I hear?
It's... Minmei.
Then the SDF-1 survived. [Sees SDF-1 landing] What a sight for sore eyes.
You can say that again.
C'mon. Let's go.
Okay.
[After the Protoculture Matrix heist, a fuming Rick asks Lisa about not being informed of the battle]
I talked to Vanessa. She told me you said I was sick in bed. That was a lie, Lisa. I should have been notified at the VERY FIRST ORDER to scramble!!!
You should be more discreet when you have people coming over. Last night, I came by and your door was open. I know all about Minmei. [referring to her split with cousin-manager Lynn Kyle]
[Claudia just found Lisa in a balcony aboard the SDF-1.]
Admiral Gloval sent me to look for you, why aren't you on the bridge?
I needed to be alone, I'm thinking about resigning.
Huh? You must be joking!
No, I'm serious, Claudia. I just can't take it anymore. The army, Rick...
Oh Lisa.
I'm giving up. I'm just not as tough as everybody thinks I am.
Come on, Lisa, you're not fooling anybody but yourself.
What?
Quit talking like some silly simpering schoolgirl. You're a military woman, born, bred, and trained and you're too much of a scrapper to give up like this without a fight!
There's no use fighting...if Rick prefers Minmei than me, then that's just the way it is and there's nothing I can do about it.
But the military is your life, Lisa. You can't be serious about resigning your commission!
Yes I am. I have to get away.
You mean run away.
I couldn't work with Rick and watch him go home everyday to Minmei. You understand, don't you?
Yes.
[After Minmei says goodbye when Rick rescues Lisa.]
Rick, what about the mission? All of our battle cruisers have been destroyed. How can we get to the stars?
We'll build the SDF-3 Lisa, and together we'll get there. Yeah. We're going to the stars and beyond. I promise you that, Lisa.
We will. Yes, we will we're going to the stars and beyond.
[REF Major John Carpenter is debriefed by Army of the Southern Cross commander Gen Anatole Leonard and Gen Rolf Emerson after he escapes his ship, which was sent on a suicidal run into one of the Robotech Masters' ships]
You mean you came here alone?!?! There's no more reinforcements coming from the SDF-3? Sorry Major, but we were hoping for more substantial assistance than that. You must be kidding.
I'm sorry sir, but what it boils down to is that you cannot expect any more support from the Pioneer Expedition at this time.
Huh?!?
I'm afraid it's true. I'm simply relaying the orders from General Reinhardt, commander of the mission, when I say they can offer you nothing more. You see sir, my attack wing was merely a last-ditch effort to join up with your fighters and knock the invaders from your orbit.
We all know how successful that little stratagem was!
No one was more aware of our failure than I, Commander, but however at this point in time, General Reinhardt can offer you only his prayers and his firm conviction that the fate of his Earth lies in you and the valiant forces under your command, sir.
The general's offer is a disaster.
I wonder if there will be anybody left on Earth to appreciate his prayers by the time he returns from space.
[The Robotech Masters' shock troops overwhelm Army of the Southern Cross forces in two cities just outside Monument City. As ASC commander Gen Anatole Leonard orders all survivors to regroup at Monument, the Masters appear on a videoscreen]
Attention, Commander Leonard, attention Commander Leonard. Attention all leaders of the Southern Cross Defense Force. Listen very closely to what we have to say. We are now capable of demolishing you completely with little effort. We advise you to surrender and leave your planet immediately. Evacuate the planet within 38 hours...
Or we will be forced to destroy your homeworld.
Now, you listen!!! We underwent much suffering and agony to make this planet our home. We're not going to just give it up.
Commander Leonard, this is an ultimatum, not a suggestion. The Invid have already detected the presence of Protoculture on this planet, you must now leave this matter to us.
It is impossible to evacuate our citizens and troops within 38 hours. Absolutely impossible. [pleads] More time, we must have at least seven days.
Forty-eight hours then, and no more.
But we can't!!
Forty-eight hours, Commander. [video signal ends]
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